Parents and carers of autistic children and young people in Berkshire will be able to continue to get instant advice and chat at our free Friday Lunch Break online get-togethers until the summer. The Friday Lunch Break was launched during the coronavirus lockdown at the start of 2021 and proved so popular that we secured extra funding
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Reading’s museums joined forces with Autism Berkshire and Thames Valley Police for a joint celebration to mark the return of autism and neurodiversity-friendly special events at the museums and the expansion of the Thames Valley Autism Alert Card scheme. The event took place at The Museum of English Rural Life, part of the University of
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We are delighted to be able to invite autistic children who live in Berkshire – and their siblings – aged 8 to 12, to take part in a fun Forensic Science Experience with a real-life CSI next month. This free event is supported by British Science Week 2022, which runs from March 11 to 20.
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Autism Berkshire is launching a walking group, in response to requests from autistic adults. The first walk, on Tuesday, January 18, will start at 10.30am from the forecourt at the entrance to Maidenhead railway station, and follow a route through the south of the town and the Braywick Nature Reserve. It follows a successful trial
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Autism Berkshire’s 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) endorsed a proposal to expand the area the charity serves. The meeting took place at the Thames Valley Adventure Playground in Taplow, near Maidenhead, on Sunday, November 21, in conjunction with a fun day for families of members. And members were also able to join the proceedings online.
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Parents and carers of autistic children and young people in Berkshire will be able to continue to get instant advice and chat at our free Friday Lunch Break online get-togethers when they return in the New Year. The Friday Lunch Break was launched during the coronavirus lockdown at the start of 2021 and proved so
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Autism Berkshire’s 2021 AGM will be held in conjunction with a Family Fun Day for our members at the Thames Valley Adventure Playground in Taplow on Sunday, November 21. The Annual General Meeting will take place at 2pm, with the Family Fun Day running from 1pm to 3pm. We have to limit the number of
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Autism Berkshire’s 2021 Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday, November 21, and we are inviting nominations for new trustees to join the board that oversees the charity’s work. Margaret Collum is stepping down at the AGM after serving a four-year term, so we need to find a replacement. We would like to thank Margaret for
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Our free Friday Lunch Break online get-togethers for parents and carers of autistic children and young people in Berkshire are switching to a fortnightly schedule for the rest of this year. The Friday Lunch Break gives parents and carers an opportunity to chat, share issues and ideas and get advice in a friendly and informal
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After a successful decade in its home county, the Berkshire Autism Alert Card scheme is expanding to serve the Thames Valley region. The Thames Valley Autism Alert Card is a joint initiative of Autism Berkshire, Thames Valley Police, local authorities and other autism support organisations in the region. The card provides a quick and easy
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Online workshop for autistic adults: Understanding Other People
Wednesday, 28th October, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm -
Problem-solving & advice meet-up for autistic adults & their parents/carers – Slough
Thursday, 29th October, 2026, 11:30 am - 1:00 pmChalvey Community Hub - Ladbrooke Road Slough Berkshire SL1 2SR
Reading group for autistic women
Monday, 2nd November, 2026, 11:30 am - 1:00 pmAtrium coffee shop, Greyfriars Church, Reading - Friar Street Reading Berkshire RG1 1EH
Supported internships in focus at Preparing for Adulthood workshop
Tuesday, 27th October, 2026
Take part in trial of new workshop about toileting
Thursday, 1st October, 2026
Free advice workshops on way for parents & carers of autistic adults
Monday, 14th September, 2026
